Generic equivalent of PREDNISONE
11 SKUs available · Available to order · NABP accredited · DSCSA compliant
Prednisone is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug PREDNISONE. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Prednisone through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
INDICATIONS Endocrine disorders : primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the first choice; synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance), congenital adrenal hyperplasia, nonsuppurative thyroiditis, hypercalcemia associated with cancer. Rheumatic disorders : as adjunctive therapy for short-term administration (to tide the patient over an acute episode or exacerbation) in: psoriatic arthritis; rheumatoid arthritis, including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (selected cases may require low-dose maintenance therapy); ankylosing spondylitis; ac…
WARNINGS: In patients on corticosteroid therapy subject to any unusual stress, increased dosage of rapidly acting corticosteroids before, during and after the stressful situation is indicated. Immunosuppression and Increased Risk of Infection Corticosteroids, including prednisone, suppress the immune system and increase the risk of infection with any pathogen, including viral, bacterial, fungal, protozoan, or helminthic pathogens. Corticosteroids can: Reduce resistance to new infections Exacerba…
ADVERSE REACTIONS Fluid and electrolyte disturbances: sodium retention, fluid retention, congestive heart failure in susceptible patients, potassium loss, hypokalemic alkalosis, hypertension. Musculoskeletal: muscle weakness, steroid myopathy, loss of muscle mass, osteoporosis, vertebral compression fractures, aseptic necrosis of femoral and humeral heads, pathologic fracture of long bones. Gastrointestinal: peptic ulcer with possible perforation and hemorrhage, pancreatitis, abdominal distentio…
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Dosage of prednisone tablets should be individualized according to the severity of the disease and the response of the patient. For infants and children, the recommended dosage should be governed by the same considerations rather than strict adherence to the ratio indicated by age or body weight. Hormone therapy is an adjunct to, and not a replacement for, conventional therapy. Dosage should be decreased or discontinued gradually when the drug has been administered for…
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Premier Pharma stocks 11 Prednisone SKUs — 0 currently in stock — available to licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices. Prednisone is the generic equivalent of PREDNISONE. Create a free account to see live wholesale pricing and place orders with same-day fulfillment for in-stock items.
Premier Pharma carries Prednisone in 1 mg/1, 10 mg/1, 20 mg/1, 5 mg/1, 50 mg/1 and TABLET.
Prednisone carries an FDA Orange Book TE code of AB. Therapeutically equivalent — meets FDA bioequivalence requirements; may be substituted for the reference listed drug. Always verify substitution with the current Orange Book before dispensing.
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